Chow Chow Pennsylvania Dutch Recipes

CHOW CHOW I

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A way to use all those fresh summer veggies.

Provided by SLT

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Relish Recipes

Time 13h

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ½ pounds green tomatoes, chopped
8 large onions, chopped
10 green bell peppers, chopped
3 teaspoons salt
6 chopped green chile peppers
1 quart distilled white vinegar
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt. Let stand overnight.
Drain the tomato/pepper mixture and add the hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag, and add to tomato/pepper mixture.
Boil for 15 minutes, or until tender.
Pack tightly in sterilized jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 282.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COLESLAW

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My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here in the Northwest, the recipe is a real natural for us! -Deb Darr, Falls City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium head green cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)
1 cup shredded red cabbage
4 to 5 carrots, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots; set aside. In a small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; pour over cabbage mixture. Toss well and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PA. DUTCH CHOW CHOW

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Chow chow, a colorful mix of Pennsylvania Dutchsweet and sour pickled vegetables, can be served with any meal!

Provided by A Coalcracker in the Kitchen

Categories Sides Appetizers Salads

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

4 cups granulated sugar
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon celery seed
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard seed
OPTIONAL: 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 cup wax beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 cup fresh Lima beans OR frozen and cook as directed for the fresh vegetables
1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cauliflower buds, cut in small bite-sized pieces
1 cup celery, not hearts or leaves, cut in 1/4 inch slices cross-wise
1 cup sweet red bell pepper, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cup carrots, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices crosswise
1 cup fresh corn kernels, cut from cob after cooking
1 cup sweet onion, chopped into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup shredded green cabbage
OPTIONAL: 1 cup sweet gherkins cut in 1/4 inch cross cut slices

Steps:

Sterilize your jars and get your hot water canner set up.
Cook each vegetable separately in a small amount of lightly salted water over medium heat until tender crisp. (Do not cook canned beans or gherkins, if using)
Remove each when done from boiling water with slotted spoon and plunge into ice water bath to stop cooking. (A large bowl of ice water) Drain in colander. Layer each cooled, drained vegetable into a large bowl, then add the rinsed, drained beans; toss the layers gently with hands or wooden spoon to blend. Drain any additional water from the vegetables that accumulated in the bottom of the bowl.
In large stockpot or kettle, bring pickling syrup ingredients to boil, stirring especially at first to dissolve sugar. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, if using. (I often skip it). Carefully add the mixture of vegetables to the boiling liquid. Return to boil and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Ladle the vegetables into sterilized pint or quart jars, add liquid, filling each jar with the chow chow to within 1/2 inch of top. Seal each jar with new canning lid insert and ring.
Process in hot water bath 5 minutes for 1,000 foot altitude or less for pints, 10 minutes for quarts. Add 5 minutes if 1.001 to 6,000 feet in altitude. Over 6,000 feet, add additional 5 minutes.
Carefully remove jars from water, sit upright on towel-lined counter. Check seals as the jars cool. The inner part of the lid will often "pop" as it depresses as the contents cool. If any failed to seal, store these in the refrigerator and keep refrigerated, use up fairly soon.

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